The Whisperer 51-07-08 (02) Tea Time for Teenagers

Summary

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Podcast Summary: "The Whisperer" – Tea Time for Teenagers

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode: The Whisperer 51-07-08 (02) Tea Time for Teenagers
Date: January 4, 2026
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio

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Episode Overview

This episode of "The Whisperer," aired in 1951, delves into a dramatic story confronting the threat of marijuana spreading among teenagers in Central City. The series' protagonist, Philip Galt (alias The Whisperer), continues his dangerous undercover war against organized crime, straddling the line between criminal syndicate duties and his true mission to thwart their plans. The plot follows Galt’s efforts to prevent a crime syndicate's attempt to turn high school students into marijuana addicts, weaving suspense, crime noir, and social messaging characteristic of Golden Age radio.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. The Syndicate’s Sinister Plan

• Opening Scheme ([00:22]): The crime syndicate instructs their agent, Scarelli, to introduce marijuana among Central City high schoolers, expecting 200 regular users within one month.
  • Notable Quote (Whisperer): “The Syndicate has decided to introduce the widespread use of marijuana into Central City.” [00:24]
• Scarelli is told to focus on results, not methods, implying he can use any means necessary.
  • Notable Quote (Syndicate): “We are not interested in methods, only results.” [00:39]

2. The Whisperer’s Dilemma

• Double Agent Tension ([02:24]): Philip Galt (the Whisperer) reveals to his confidante, Ellen Norris, the pain of facilitating the syndicate’s orders in hopes of ultimately catching them.
  • Notable Quote (Ellen): “But marijuana means broken lives. Heartbreak for parents too.” [02:31]
  • Notable Quote (Galt): “If I refuse, the syndicate will liquidate me before the day is over.” [02:34]
• The plan is set: identify and catch Scarelli with evidence instead of warning the community prematurely.

3. Recruiting a Teen – Scrappy Wrist

• Scarelli’s Approach to Teens ([03:26]): Scarelli, blending in with teens, spots Scrappy Wrist, a tough high schooler who wants fast money and a hot rod, as a likely recruit.
• Scarelli tempts Scrappy by promising easy cash and a flashy car, arranging a meeting to further entice him ([05:01]).

4. Parental Concern & Ethical Choices

• Galt’s Protective Outreach ([06:43]): Galt and Ellen visit Scrappy’s home, attempting to steer him away from bad decisions by offering legitimate employment.
  • Notable Quote (Scrappy’s mother): “It's just that he wants so many things and sometimes takes shortcuts to get them.” [06:54]
• Scrappy scoffs at the "chicken feed" salary, hinting at bigger, riskier pursuits ([07:09]).

5. Coercion and “The Accident”

• Scarelli’s Trap ([09:25 – 11:32]): In a hotel room, Scarelli offers Scrappy marijuana and outlines a pyramid-like scheme to addict and profit from classmates.
  • Notable Quote (Scarelli): “At first, your customers will average three a week. That's $600 a week and 10% for you.” [10:26]
• The Fake Hit-and-Run ([11:48]): Scarelli manipulates Scrappy into a staged accident, convincing him he’s killed a man, then blackmails him to become the syndicate’s “head pusher.”
  • Notable Quote (Scarelli): “If we report this, you got 20 years…I'll take that risk, provided you'll be my head pusher.” [12:14]

6. Galt and Ellen Hunt for the Syndicate

• Investigation & Surveillance ([13:22]): Galt and Ellen stake out Scrappy’s home and suspect he’s been coerced into crime, but hope to win his trust ([13:37]).
• They pursue leads around the city, losing Scarelli and the incriminating car ([14:20]).

7. Escalation: Threats and a Dangerous Party

• Scrappy Gets Threatened ([15:02]): Scarelli tells Scrappy to eliminate Galt to cover up his tracks, threatening further violence ([15:07]).
• Imprisonment and Plotting ([17:30]): Scarelli holds Scrappy prisoner and coerces him into organizing a "party" to introduce marijuana to two dozen teens.

8. The Climax: Casino Party Bust

• Rescue Mission ([18:09 – 19:46]): Galt infiltrates the party, gets locked in the refrigerator with Scrappy, but together they escape using ingenuity (breaking a window with a frozen chicken).
  • Notable Moment: Galt uses haphazard improvisation to escape—“I’ve heard they do this on the radio. I hope it wasn’t just publicity. It works.” [20:17]
• Police Raid and Showdown ([20:44]): The signal is sent, cigarettes are confiscated, and the police arrest Scarelli and the syndicate’s agents before marijuana can be distributed.

9. Resolution and Revealing the Truth

• Scrappy’s Confession ([21:30]): Scrappy tries to confess to manslaughter, but a twist reveals no one died; the accident was a ploy.
  • Notable Quote (Galt): “There’s the man you thought you ran over…He and Scarelli pull the old insurance gag.” [21:55]
• Prevention Message ([22:21]): Galt urges police and parents to educate youth about drug dangers, underlining the episode’s moral theme.
  • Notable Quote (Galt): “Only an alerted and enlightened public can prevent its further spread.” [22:48]

10. The Syndicate Admits Defeat

• Wrap-Up ([23:02]): The Whisperer calls the syndicate, reports the operation is a failure, and is instructed to abort current plans.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "At one time... they arrested you for drinking whiskey. But now we’re more enlightened and whiskey is offered for legal sale. In 10 years, the same will be true of marijuana."
  – Scarelli tempting Scrappy ([10:04])
• "That was my first mistake, Ellen. My second was in not following Scarelli. Now we’ve got to find him if it takes all night."
  – Philip Galt on being outplayed ([13:52])
• "If we report this, you got 20 years.…I'll take that risk, provided you’ll be my head pusher."
  – Scarelli’s manipulation ([12:14])

Comic Relief:

• Use of 1950s teen slang ("23 skidoo," "goo," "mopes," etc.) throughout, adding authenticity and lightness to grim subject matter ([05:36], [14:20]).

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Key Timestamps

• 00:24: Syndicate’s plan is set in motion
• 02:24: Galt and Ellen discuss their moral quandary
• 03:26: Scarelli targets Scrappy
• 07:09: Scrappy rejects honest work
• 11:32: The staged accident coerces Scrappy
• 17:30: Scrappy is forced to organize the teen party
• 19:46: Galt and Scrappy escape the meat locker
• 20:44: Police raid the party
• 21:55: The "victim" of the hit-and-run is revealed alive
• 22:48: Galt delivers the educational warning
• 23:02: Syndicate abandons their plan

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Tone and Language

Maintaining the dramatic, clipped dialogue of pulp radio noir, the episode blends suspenseful plotting, moral overtures, and occasional levity through period-appropriate slang and witty banter, never straying from its central message: vigilance, responsibility, and the perils of easy money and peer pressure.

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Conclusion

"Tea Time for Teenagers" is a gripping, fast-paced episode blending crime drama with a pointed social message. Through undercover intrigue, youthful temptation, and a timely intervention, Philip Galt’s dual identity illustrates both the risks of undercover work and the period’s concerns about youth and drug culture. For modern listeners, the episode is both an entertaining time capsule and a reminder of radio’s power as a moral storyteller.

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Transcript

[A]

The whisperer. The whisperer. The whisperer. The whisperer.

[B]

Yum.

[A]

Skelly.

[B]

Yeah. What are my instructions?

[A]

The Syndicate has decided to introduce the widespread use of marijuana into Central City.

[B]

That's a cinch. How rough can I get?

[A]

We are not interested in methods, only results.

[B]

You'll get em.

[A]

One month from today, we will expect 200 regular marijuana addicts among the high school students.

[C]

Presenting the Whisperer. Starring Carlton Young. The Whisperer. A brilliant man who, losing his voice in an accident which crushed his vocal cords worked his way deep within the crime syndicate to help destroy it from within to the underworld. His familiar rattling hiss is the voice of authority to be obeyed without question. Then a miracle of surgery performed by Dr. Benjamin Lee restored his natural voice, enabling him to resume his real identity now as Philip Galt, brilliant young attorney. He skirts the thin edges of death living his dual role. For as the Whisperer, he sets in motion the forces of the syndicate in Central City. Then as Philip Galt uses his knowledge to fight the organized network of crime which seeks to control the fate of millions in cities and towns across the nation. The only person besides Dr. Lee who knows the Whisperer's true identity is the doctor's nurse, Ellen Norris, who is listening now as the Whisperer completes his call to his superiors in the crime syndicate in New York City.

[B]

New York.

[A]

Central City reporting Instructions conveyed to Skorally. Will keep you informed.

[D]

Oh, Bill, did you have to give those instructions?

[E]

Yes, Ellen. As soon as I receive them from my superiors in the syndicate, I must pass them on.

[D]

But marijuana means broken lives. Heartbreak for parents too.

[E]

I know that, Ellen. But if I refuse, the syndicate will liquidate me before the day is over.

[D]

How will Scarelli start this. This tragedy?

[E]

Well, he'll find a high school boy or girl who is a leader and induce them to start selling marijuana.

[D]

Couldn't we warn the pta?

[E]

No. We must let Scarelli make his contact then catch him and his men with enough evidence to send him to prison.

[D]

Meanwhile, some boy or girl becomes an addict.

[E]

They won't work that way. They'll set up a party, spike the drinks and when everyone is happy, they'll pass out one or two or as many cigarettes as it takes to get them high.

[D]

How terrible.

[E]

But until that party, we needn't worry about whoever Scarelli contacts.

[D]

That makes me feel somewhat better.

[E]

Say, how about leaving the office and having a soda, huh?

[D]

Can't. However, if you should just happen. Well, just happen, mind you, to come back around 4.

[E]

I'll be here with bells out.

[D]

That won't be necessary. As you see, we furnish our own bell.

[B]

Ye.

[C]

Meanwhile, Scarelli, smartly dressed and spending freely, mixes and mingles with the high school crowd, watching, listening for something which will point out a likely student to become his head marijuana pusher.

[B]

Then they told me you're pretty good on that motorcycle. Scrappy, huh?

[F]

Oh, yeah, I guess I am at that.

[B]

My name is Corelli.

[F]

I'm Scrappy Wrist.

[B]

I got a pretty hot car.

[G]

Hey, get you hi.

[D]

A Scrappy.

[F]

Hi, Enola. Conserving sweaters and want to go?

[D]

You can serve. I'm starved. Hey, Mike, feed that Pete Andrade record a nickel, will you? He really sends me.

[F]

Calm down. Come down. And my bike's outside. How about a spin, huh?

[C]

Sorry.

[F]

Jimmy Bivens is picking me up that moldy fig. And how about tonight?

[D]

Jimmy Bivens.

[F]

I kind of counted on it.

[D]

He overlooked one thing.

[F]

That convertible. George, I didn't overlook it. I ignored it.

[D]

Your mistake.

[H]

Never overlook a convertible.

[D]

Bye. Thanks for the goo.

[F]

What's a rush?

[D]

Oh, there's Jimmy pulling up outside. Don't take any wooden kerfas. Okay, Jimmy.

[B]

That's really burning it, huh?

[E]

Huh?

[F]

Oh, you again. Yeah, Jimmy got a Merc 300 with trimmings.

[G]

Yeah.

[B]

How much that job cost?

[F]

1500.

[B]

I know where a hard worker could make that kind of money.

[F]

But don't grow on bushes, friend.

[B]

The name's Scarelli. How about dropping in tonight and we'll talk it over, huh?

[C]

Where?

[B]

Main Hotel, room 1201. Eight o'.

[H]

Clock.

[F]

I'll be.

[D]

Would you mind telling me why you brought me all the way across town to the hangout for that soda?

[E]

I love your company.

[D]

That I sometimes doubt.

[H]

No.

[D]

You had some other reason.

[E]

Well, Alan, if I were Scarelli, I'd hang around, ask questions, spot a likely pusher and then make contact.

[D]

And you're gonna see if Scarelli has been here.

[E]

You're a woman of unusual perception. Pocket here. As we used to say in my high school days.

[D]

Well, 23 skidoo to you too.

[E]

Name it. Mopes, mopes.

[D]

Okay, squares that I get.

[E]

Well, don't lug it.

[H]

What?

[E]

Goose, goose, goose.

[B]

What do you want?

[D]

Oh, I've had conversations like this and nightmares.

[E]

Look, could we just talk to you jive dig, huh? Would you humor an old man and just use plain English?

[D]

You do speak it.

[G]

When I have to.

[E]

Splendid. We've found a ground for mutual understanding. Has an older man, probably well dressed, a gook? I'll start over. Has a gook been asking waxing? Okay. Has A gook been waxing a. Don't tell me.

[F]

Mope, George.

[H]

Who?

[E]

Scrappy Wrist. The gook's waxing him about a hot rod. Oh, now I see.

[D]

Wanna bet?

[E]

Don't expose me. Where Does Scrappy live? 834 Canal Street.

[D]

Octagon.

[E]

Huh?

[D]

I said octagon. That means thanks from two squares.

[E]

Yes, we'd like to talk to Scrappy, please.

[D]

Oh, dear. He isn't in trouble again?

[E]

Oh, no, Mrs. Ris. I'm a lawyer and I wanted to talk with him about working for me in my office.

[D]

Oh, well, come in.

[E]

Mr. A. Gault. And this is Ms. Norris.

[D]

Oh, how do you do? I wanted Scrappy to go to work. It isn't that he's a bad boy. It's just that he wants so many things and sometimes take shortcuts to get them.

[H]

Oh, Scrappy.

[F]

I heard what he said. Mom.

[D]

Son, I want you to meet.

[F]

How much would the job pay?

[E]

Well, I could start you. 20 a week.

[F]

Chicken feed. I know where I can get more.

[E]

Is that what you were going to say? Let it go, Scrappy. Easy money usually means risks. The risk of getting caught.

[D]

Oh, son, what are you talking.

[F]

I don't know what he's talking about.

[E]

And I hope you never will, Scrappy. But I'm a lawyer. And if you ever need help, consider yourself my client. Good evening, Mrs. Rhys.

[B]

Scrappy.

[H]

Goodbye.

[D]

Haven't you warned Scrappy?

[B]

No.

[E]

I think he's basically a good kid, but a poor actor. If I warned him, his behavior might put Shkreli on his guard.

[D]

Can't we follow Scrappy? Let him lead us to Shkreli.

[E]

Look there.

[D]

What do you mean? The motorcycle.

[E]

How long do you think we could keep up with that?

[B]

No, Ellen.

[E]

When the time comes, we'll find another way of contacting Shkreli.

[B]

Now, come on.

[E]

I have to make a call to the syndicate.

[A]

New York Central City reporting.

[B]

Go ahead, Central City.

[A]

Scarelli has found a good high school contact. He's in love and his rival owns a hot rod.

[B]

Keep us informed.

[D]

Phil, every time you use that voice, it gives me goosebumps.

[E]

That whisper was the only sound I could make when I first met you.

[D]

I know, but I'll never get used to it. Oh, by the way, somehow we've been sidetracked on that soda. Could we.

[E]

Later. Right now we have a date to park in front of Scrappy Wrist's house until he returns from his meeting with Scarelli.

[D]

But that may be ours.

[E]

Well, parking can be fun if it's properly approached.

[D]

Oh, no, Mope I may lag in modern idioms, but some things haven't changed since I left high school.

[G]

Where you been?

[B]

Scarly setting up a pigeon. He's ripe. The tough kid in love. And he wants a hot rod.

[E]

Sounds like he's already hooked.

[B]

Yeah, I'm counting on that. But kids are funny. So?

[E]

So I stand by downstairs, just in case.

[B]

Yeah, just in case. That's probably him. Out the back way. In.

[E]

Hurry. Got you.

[B]

Be right with you. Well, come in, Scrappy. You're right on time.

[F]

Hey, this joint's a real McCoy.

[B]

$30 a day, Scrappy. Always travel first class. It's the only way to live.

[F]

If you have the money.

[B]

The right guy always has the money.

[F]

And you think that's me?

[B]

I do. I've been watching you, Scrappy. You're smart, you're tough, and you're a leader. Here, have a cigarette.

[F]

Thanks. Hey, what kind of cigarette is this?

[B]

Marijuana.

[F]

What's the idea? You're trying to make an addict of me.

[B]

At one time, Scrappy, they arrested you for drinking whiskey. But now we're more enlightened and whiskey is offered for legal sale. In 10 years, the same will be true of marijuana.

[F]

I think I'll go now, Mr. Shkreli.

[B]

Scrappy, I like you. How would you like to make $200 a week?

[F]

200 bucks a week?

[B]

At least.

[F]

My old man never made that much.

[B]

But you can. We organize 10 groups of 20 friends. Each stick costs 50 cents. At first, your customers will average three a week. That's $600 a week and 10% of 600 still 60. Only at first. Once they get to habit.

[F]

Well, you can stop right there.

[B]

That's merely a figure of speech. Later, they'll enjoy maybe three a day. And that's $2,100 a week. Or 210 for you.

[F]

Oh, no. For this, I'll not go to jail.

[B]

Just a minute.

[F]

You intend to try to stop me?

[B]

Of course not, son. Of course not. Come on, I'll give you time to think it over. Now, just to show you there's no hard feeling, Scrappy, I'll give you a drive in my car. Here it is. Did he like it? Wouldn't cost 20,000 British job 362. Slip under the wheel, Twirl it around the block.

[F]

Hey, you really mean it?

[B]

Of course I do. Get in and I'll brief you. And then you can burn the rubber.

[H]

Hey, this baby really turns over. Yeah.

[B]

Do a power turn around that corner by my hotel.

[D]

Okay.

[H]

Here goes.

[B]

Good boy. You can really drive.

[G]

Hey, look out. Look out.

[B]

Yes, son. He's dead.

[H]

What am I gonna do?

[B]

Well, if we report this, you got 20 years.

[H]

But it was an accident.

[B]

That's why I'm gonna help you. Help me? Put his body in the trunk and I'll get rid of it where they'll never find it.

[H]

That might get you in trouble.

[B]

I'll take that risk, provided you'll be my head pusher.

[H]

You mean marijuana? But I already told you.

[B]

Either that or 20 years. Which will it be?

[C]

Hurry.

[F]

All right.

[H]

Study of marijuana.

[C]

You are listening to the Whisperer. The story of Philip G. The man who walks on the thin edge of death as he lives a double identity. Philip Galt, known to the underworld as the Whisperer, has ordered the introduction of marijuana into the high school. Now in his real identity as Philip Galt, he and Ellen are parked outside Scrappy's house when an imported car drives up.

[D]

It's Scrappy all right.

[E]

I've never seen that car before. It's bound to be Shkreli, no doubt about it.

[D]

Hadn't we better follow him?

[E]

I think it's more important to talk to Scrappy.

[C]

Scrappy.

[F]

Huh? What? Who's there?

[D]

It's Mr. Garl.

[H]

I want to talk to you.

[E]

Are you in trouble?

[H]

No, no. Why should I be?

[E]

Well, just remember what I said earlier today about being your friend. Let me know if you get in over your head.

[H]

Get in at the lap. I'm already in 10 times deeper than that.

[D]

Something dreadful has happened tonight. You should have stopped it.

[E]

That was my first mistake, Ellen. My second was in not following Scarelli. Now we've got to find him if it takes all night. Oh, well, that's that. We've checked every motel, garage and hotel in town. That foreign car has disappeared.

[D]

Could we stop for a goo before you drop me off at my place?

[C]

Of course.

[D]

Come on, mope that all night. Diner looks wonderful to me.

[E]

In you go. Two hamburgers with everything.

[D]

Did we overlook any place where Squarely Helen.

[E]

No names.

[D]

I'm sorry.

[B]

Pardon me with my good. I need more room to pass.

[E]

Oh, I'm sorry.

[B]

Thank you very much.

[D]

I've seen it.

[H]

Oh, that man going in the float.

[D]

He was listening.

[B]

Hello, my scrappy. Awake at 3:15.

[F]

What do you want?

[B]

Man named Galt is searching for my car. It's hidden at the casino. But if he finds it, those fingerprints will hang in. But Mr. Scarelli, you must get rid of Galt.

[H]

No.

[B]

I'll be at your house by 3:25. Be ready.

[D]

But I.

[B]

They can't hang you any higher for two murders than for one?

[D]

The goo was delicious.

[E]

Well, in that case, do you mind if I stop and pick up something at my place?

[D]

Oh, my. Know, I'm used to joyriding at 3:30 in the morning.

[E]

I'll only be a moment. Keep down. Shoot.

[H]

Shoot again. No, no. Leave me alone.

[D]

Getting away?

[E]

Scarelli is. Yes, but Scrappy. Shot of me?

[C]

Yes.

[H]

I'm sorry.

[E]

Come on inside, kid. We've got a lot to talk over. So Scarelli's staying at the main hotel.

[D]

Bill, what are you gonna do?

[E]

Scrappy, we have a job to do. Can you regain his confidence?

[B]

I'll try.

[E]

His next move will be to set up a party where he'll pass out marijuana. Can you learn the time and place and phone me?

[F]

Yes, sir. But what happens when this is over?

[E]

Then, Scrappy, it looks as though you'll have to stand trial for manslaughter. Now, I think you'd better go home.

[C]

After Scrappy leaves, Philip Gault dials the main hotel. As the receiver at the other end is lifted. He speaks in the voice of the whisperer.

[A]

Mr. Scarelli, please.

[H]

When?

[A]

Just now. Thank you.

[E]

He's checked out 10 minutes ago. That means he knows we've talked to Scrappy.

[D]

Who are you calling?

[E]

Scrappy's mother. He must stay at home until I can get there. His life depends on it.

[B]

Welcome home, Scrappy, Huh? You bungled it.

[F]

Yeah, I know it.

[B]

The Galt. See you tonight.

[F]

Oh, no.

[B]

All right. Tomorrow night we're giving a party at the casino for 20 of your friends.

[F]

I'll tell them tomorrow.

[B]

You'll call them. With my gun in your ribs, huh? When you finish, you'll be locked in the refrigerator vault.

[H]

Why are you doing this?

[B]

I saw you come out of Gault's place. Scrappy. Your number is really up.

[D]

Did you find him?

[E]

I've looked all day without a trace. But I did learn that Scarelli's giving a party tonight for teenagers at the casino.

[D]

The casino?

[E]

My guess is that Scrappy's a prisoner there.

[D]

What time is the party?

[E]

It's already underway. I'm going out now and try to rescue Scrappy. Ellen, phone Lieutenant Embers. Tell him to surround the casino. When I fire two shots, have his men crash in. Now you got that two shots right. Good girl. It must be timed right. Too soon. No evidence. Too late. A lot of fine kids will be headed for a place I'd rather they didn't go.

[B]

Well, good evening, Mr. Galt. I've been waiting for more than an hour.

[E]

Sorry if I Kept you waiting, Scarelli.

[B]

I'll take your gun. Thank you. Come on. As you can hear, my party is in progress.

[E]

So it would seem.

[B]

And. Hmm.

[E]

Very substantial.

[B]

It's the meat storage vault. However, the walls are thin enough that you can hear the happenings. And later. Well, we'll discuss that later. Now, if you'll excuse me, my guests are waiting.

[F]

Mr. Gault.

[E]

You all right, Scrappy?

[H]

I'm half frozen.

[F]

I was afraid you wouldn't get here in time.

[E]

Has he passed down any marijuana?

[F]

No, but he's getting ready to.

[G]

Hey, listen, are you kids having fun?

[E]

All right, then.

[B]

I've got something you're gonna really go for. Everybody step up and get a free cigarette.

[H]

Oh, no. We gotta do something. Those kids don't know what's about to happen.

[E]

The police may be here by now.

[F]

Police.

[H]

You got a signal?

[E]

Two gunshots.

[H]

Well, you're gonna get a gun.

[E]

Move this empty cardboard carton over there while I break this window with this chicken.

[D]

Chicken?

[E]

It's frozen. Hard as a hammer.

[H]

Here's the cotton.

[D]

What now?

[E]

Your belt.

[H]

All right, but why?

[E]

I'll double it.

[B]

Now, stand back.

[E]

I've heard they do this on the radio. I hope it wasn't just publicity. It works.

[B]

Over here.

[G]

And refrigerator.

[H]

Refrigerator.

[G]

Open the door. SC Must be in the way.

[E]

Thanks.

[F]

Stay back.

[H]

Come on. All right, come on.

[B]

Come here.

[H]

Come on.

[E]

All right, two kids. Toss those cigarettes in the fireplace.

[H]

Move now.

[E]

I'll shoot the first one who tells where they got one.

[D]

He can't even be evident.

[E]

You, over there.

[B]

Move.

[E]

Scarelli.

[G]

What got that gun?

[H]

Go.

[E]

Drop it, Scarelli. All right, everybody, it's all over. The police will be here, and they go contender.

[G]

Well, well, well. This is a hall. Outside, we grab the drivers and the marijuana. And inside we find Philip Gault, boy murderer.

[E]

That man has narcotics on his body, and he shot first.

[G]

You wish.

[E]

I have 30 witnesses to prove it.

[G]

We'll pass that for now. How'd you know about this? Unless you're implicated in the marijuana business?

[E]

My client, Scrappy Wrist told me.

[G]

Oh, that right, Scrappy?

[E]

Yes, sir.

[G]

Then you must be implicated in this too.

[H]

No, sir.

[E]

My client is innocent of any wrong intent. He was coerced.

[H]

No use, Mr. Carr. I can't take it any longer. I'd kill the man.

[G]

In that case, Scrappy, you're under arrest.

[E]

Lieutenant, before you do a foolish thing, can we see the prisoners?

[G]

Won't help, Scrappy.

[B]

But.

[G]

Morrison, bring in the prisoners.

[E]

Do any of them look familiar? Scrappy.

[D]

What?

[H]

Hey, it can't be. It's the man I ran over.

[E]

There's the man you thought you ran over. He and Scarelli pull the old insurance gag. This man screamed, acted as though the car hit him and fell.

[H]

Yeah, but I helped put him in the trunk.

[E]

And we're too excited to notice that he wasn't even injured.

[G]

All right, you. What's your name?

[B]

Ed.

[G]

Is this true? Talk up.

[E]

Yeah, and that's all I'm going to say.

[G]

You said enough. Well, Gault, looks like you're clean. What are you going to do with these kids?

[E]

I'd suggest that you take them to the station, Lieutenant. Call their parents and show them how narrowly Central City averted a tragedy. You might also suggest that the PTA show some of the fine educational films available on marijuana and how it leads to a worse addiction. Tonight's event should prove that it can happen here. Only an alerted and enlightened public can prevent its further spread.

[D]

Still, now that it's over, can I please have that soda?

[E]

Just as soon as I contact the syndicate. Just take a minute. I've already given the opera.

[H]

Shh.

[B]

Yes?

[A]

Central City reporting.

[B]

Go ahead, Central City.

[A]

Skrelly bungled. The entire gang captured. The public is vigorously aroused. I advise that present plans be discontinued.

[B]

We will take such action for new instructions called Chicago at Midnight.

[A]

Chicago at Midnight. The whisperer.

[C]

The Whisperer is based upon stories and characters created by Stetson Humphrey. Any similarity to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Carlton Young is starred as the Whisperer. Betty Moran is Ellen. Others in the cast were Julius Kralbein, Jerry Farber, Alice Backus, Eddie Firestone, Paul Freeze and Ruth Parrott. Script was by Anne Gill, original music by Johnny Duffy. And the entire production was directed by Bill Carnes. Next week, listen to another exciting adventure with the Whisperer. This is NBC, the national broadcasting company.